Airbnb's Rollercoaster Policies Explained. - Airbnb Host Updates Video

Sean RakidzichApr 30, 202016m 33s9.5K viewsScore 75
Regulations & Compliance
advanced
extenuating circumstances
cancellation policy
host refunds
cleaning protocols
guest screening
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Summary

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This video explains Airbnb's complex extenuating circumstances policy, highlighting potential pitfalls for hosts regarding cancellations and refunds. It also covers updates on cleaning protocols and a new guest screening system, offering crucial insights to navigate these changes.

Key insights

  • For reservations booked before March 14th with an arrival before May 31st, hosts may be eligible for 25% of the cancellation back, but Airbnb can extend this policy and may not cover June/July cancellations under the host guarantee.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Willingly canceling a reservation at a guest's request due to COVID-19 may prevent hosts from receiving the 25% payout from Airbnb, as Airbnb may deem it a voluntary cancellation not covered by their policy.

Tools & resources

  • Airbnb Feedbackplatform

    Provide feedback directly to Airbnb on policies and issues you encounter.

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